I start school in a few weeks and the September long weekend will be the only chance I get to hunt deer, I know it's early, I'd be happy with a doe to fill my freezer but what are the chances of rattling in a buck? Hunting in the 500's
Chances are less than slim. Best bet would be to spend some time before the season scouting... find out where they're eating and where they're sleeping and set up in between.
I would suggest you don't rattle at all. Find a place where there's a lot of evidence of deer movement, and sit down and wait. Be incredibly quiet, so don't even think about rattling
I would suggest you don't rattle at all. Find a place where there's a lot of evidence of deer movement, and sit down and wait. Be incredibly quiet, so don't even think about rattling
I'm sure someone will correct me if I'm wrong but, wouldn't a fawn call bring in some deer in September? Not a buck, but a doe should come in I'd think. I'm heading out in September too and thought this might work. Just gotta keep an eye out for predators when doing this too I guess
I'm sure someone will correct me if I'm wrong but, wouldn't a fawn call bring in some deer in September? Not a buck, but a doe should come in I'd think. I'm heading out in September too and thought this might work. Just gotta keep an eye out for predators when doing this too I guess
You got a better chance getting a mulie doe to come investigate a fawn in distress. They're more curious than w.t's.
I have a lot of success in early September due to less hunting pressure. What zone you planning on hunting? I know some people don't like it but road hunting this time of year can be effective, just check lease sites in the early morning and around dusk. Also have seen some nice bucks early season before the rut for the above reasons.
I have a good clearing where does like to feed but I haven't seen any bucks there, I have fount good scrapes in the area but due to work responsibilities I can't get enough time to scout/hunt... Maybe next year